Introduction of Archoribatid Mites (Acari: Oribatida) from Shendabad Region (East Azerbaijan Province), Iran

Abstract

Archoribatid mites of Shendabad Region (East Azerbaijan Province, Iran) were studied during 2008 by taking soil samples at three different times (mid-July, mid-August and mid-September). In this study, six families, 10 genera and 13 species were identifi ed, of which seven species are new records for mite fauna of Iran. Moreover, one family and three genera are new records for province mite fauna.